Cost of living in Moscow, Russia vs Taldy-Kurgan, Kazakhstan
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Food | + 131% | |||
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Food in Moscow (Russia) is 131% more expensive than in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 449 (2,512 KZT) | 1,000 KZT | + 151% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 266 (1,490 KZT) | 800 KZT | + 86% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 143 (798 KZT) | 700 KZT | + 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 70 (392 KZT) | 150 KZT | + 161% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 98 (550 KZT) | 400 KZT | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 156 (872 KZT) | 60 KZT | + 1354% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 317 (1,773 KZT) | 1,000 KZT | + 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 112 (629 KZT) | 200 KZT | + 215% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 34 (190 KZT) | 200 KZT | - 5% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (356 KZT) | 130 KZT | + 174% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 634 (3,548 KZT) | 800 KZT | + 343% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 106 (596 KZT) | 200 KZT | + 198% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 34 (188 KZT) | 60 KZT | + 213% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 101,657 (569,224 KZT) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 63,108 (353,368 KZT) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,368 (30,059 KZT) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 69,772 (390,683 KZT) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 37,176 (208,163 KZT) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,723 (20,849 KZT) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 448 (2,511 KZT) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 22,217 (124,401 KZT) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,251 (35,005 KZT) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 645 (3,611 KZT) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 999 (5,596 KZT) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 109% | |||
Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 109% more expensive than in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,417 (35,934 KZT) | 8,000 KZT | + 349% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,562 (14,346 KZT) | 10,000 KZT | + 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,711 (31,980 KZT) | 10,000 KZT | + 220% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,889 (44,172 KZT) | 20,000 KZT | + 121% | |
Transportation | - 14% | |||
Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 14% cheaper than in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,345,710 (7,535,247 KZT) | 13,164,900 KZT | - 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 48 (266 KZT) | 115 KZT | + 131% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,197 (12,303 KZT) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 327 (1,831 KZT) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 373 (2,086 KZT) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 547 (3,063 KZT) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,622 (9,082 KZT) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 245 (1,372 KZT) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 191 (1,068 KZT) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 212 (1,190 KZT) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 95 (534 KZT) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (560 KZT) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 721 (4,035 KZT) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,970 (11,033 KZT) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 777 (4,352 KZT) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,283 (35,181 KZT) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,757 (21,039 KZT) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 539 (3,017 KZT) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 221 (1,235 KZT) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 277 (1,553 KZT) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 34,475 (193,042 KZT) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 15 (85 KZT) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 5,551 (31,081 KZT) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 165 (925 KZT) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 13% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least 1,778,562 KZT (руб 317,631) in Moscow to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 1,580,000 KZT in Taldy-Kurgan.
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